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secular humanist

American  
[sek-yuh-ler hyoo-muhn-ist] / ˈsɛk jə lər ˈhju mən ɪst /

noun

secular humanists plural
  1. a person who promotes or adheres to secular humanism.


adjective

  1. relating or adhering to secular humanism.

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In a profession long dominated in the U.S. by Christian clergy, Buddhists are leading an ever more diverse field that includes Muslim, Hindu, Wiccan and even secular humanist chaplains.

From Seattle Times May 15, 2022

The only thing Richard Just left out of his very balanced essay on the intersection of religion and politics was an interview with a secular humanist leader or atheist organization.

From Washington Post Nov. 20, 2020

Even His Dark Materials, that secular humanist fairy tale, traps Lyra and Will in their respective universes of origin, rich with wisdom but bereft of each other.

From Slate Feb. 2, 2016

As a secular humanist, I'd paradoxically be very happy with any one of a number of bittersweet hymns.

From The Guardian Aug. 2, 2012

Even Stephen Kellner, noted secular humanist, dressed up to go.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram

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